Director of Product Management

Motion Recruitment - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Director of Product Management will lead the development of advanced solutions in the automotive robotics industry for a Series-A Stealth Startup. This role is pivotal in shaping the company's product offerings and establishing a strong foundation for the product strategy team. The position requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in product management, particularly in robotics or automotive sectors, to drive the product from ideation to launch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that corresponds with market needs.
• Create detailed product roadmaps, specifications, and timelines to guide development efforts forward.
• Prioritize product features and requirements based on customer feedback, business objectives, and technical viability.
• Communicate technical concepts into user-friendly language.
• Own the product roadmap and provide clear communication to your team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Customer Support, Customer Success, and other teams to ensure that the applications meet their needs and improve the business.
• Drive hardware product success from the beginning stages of ideation up until the product launch.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager.
• Experience in robotics, automotive, or mechatronics industries.
• Proven experience in guiding a startup from the prototype stages to launch.
• Strong understanding of hardware product development including prototyping, testing, and manufacturing process.
• Strong communication skills, ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language.
• Understands cost structures and is able to make tradeoffs between cost, performance, quality, and time to market.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical abilities, able to interpret complex data.
• Deep understanding of customer's needs and wants, with the ability to incorporate customer feedback into the product development process.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time